Solar cells generate DC power which must be converted to AC power - this conversion is ineficiant and some power loss occurs.
Solar cells cost a great deal compared to the amount of electricity they'll produce in their lifetime.
Can be unreliable unless you're in a very sunny climate. In the United Kingdom, solar power isn't much use for high-power applications, as you need a large area of solar panels to get a decent amount of power. However, technology has now reached the point where it can make a big difference to your home fuel bills..
Advantages:
Solar energy is free - it needs no fuel and produces no waste or pollution.
In sunny countries, solar power can be used where there is no easy way to get electricity to a remote place.
Solar plants can be localized reducing the need for transportation or transimission.
Handy for low-power uses such as solar powered garden lights and battery chargers, or for helping your home energy bills.
Additional Information:
Energy can also be generated using Solar Power by concentrating the suns energy and using this energy to heat oils or salts. Then this heat can be used to boil water and turn turbines. This method requires direct sunlight.
PVC solar cells are able to generate some electricity when it is cloudy.
Solar Power (PVC)
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